Dan

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Judge

Background: The name Dan originates from the Hebrew word meaning 'judge.' In the context of its usage, it signifies authority and decision-making.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#297
Total births
107,039
Most popular decade
1950s (78,246 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-354 ranks)
Years in Top 100
4
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

99.5% male 0.5% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
140
First year rank
#97
Peak year
1960
Peak year births
3,697
Peak rank
#111
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
82
Recent rank
#1,913

Female

First year
1906
First year births
5
First year rank
#1,951
Peak year
1928
Peak year births
18
Peak rank
#2,023
Most recent year
2023
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#15,178

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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